Elaine’s POVAfter school, Riley, Orlo, and I made our way to the restaurant Riley had her eye on for a part-time job. It was a cosy, family-run place with a rustic charm, the kind of place where you'd expect warm welcomes and friendly smiles. But as soon as we walked in, I could feel the air change.The manager, a stout man with a greasy apron and a perpetual scowl, glanced up from behind the counter. His eyes landed on me, and I saw his expression darken. "What do you want?" he snapped, not even bothering with pleasantries.Riley stepped forward, her voice polite and hopeful. "Hi, I'm here to inquire about the part-time job you advertised."The manager barely glanced at her. "We're not hiring anymore," he said curtly, his gaze still fixed on me.Riley looked confused. "But I saw the sign outside just this morning."The manager's scowl deepened. "Must have forgotten to take it down. Now, if you don't mind, I'm busy."Orlo, ever the diplomat, stepped in. "Look, we're just here to ask
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